Iraqi official: Al-Qaida in Iraq leader wounded — Al-Masri reportedly hurt, in custody; aide slain in skirmish north of Baghdad — BAGHDAD, Iraq - The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq was wounded and an aide was killed in a clash Thursday with Iraqi forces north of Baghdad, the Interior Ministry spokesman said.

Iraqi terror leader reported wounded … BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — The leader of al Qaeda in Iraq has been wounded and his top aide killed in a clash with police, an Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesman told CNN Thursday. — The spokesman said Iraqi police encountered an insurgent group …

Reid Schedules Saturday Vote on House's Iraq Resolution — Senate Democratic leaders abruptly switched course in the Iraq war debate today, shelving a complicated non-binding resolution that has run into procedural hurdles, in favor of a House version that simply states Congress's objections to President Bush's troop escalation plan.

Auditors: Billions squandered in Iraq — WASHINGTON - The U.S. government has squandered as much as $10 billion in public money on Iraq reconstruction aid because of overcharges and unsubstantiated expenses. More is yet to come, federal investigators said Thursday.

Why I had to quit the John Edwards campaign — During my brief tenure as blogmaster for a Democratic presidential contender, I experienced the right-wing smear machine firsthand — As one of the thousands, possibly millions, of bloggers out there holding forth on everything from cooking to politics …

Keith Olbermann, NBC agree on second term — 'Countdown' host extends through 2011; will contribute more to network — MSNBC is a joint venture between NBC and Microsoft — NEW YORK - Keith Olbermann will continue to be a thorn in Bill O'Reilly's side for at least four more years.

Democrats in State Capitols Push Antiwar Resolutions — Frustrated by the inability of Democrats in Congress to pass a resolution opposing President Bush's policies in Iraq, state legislators across the country, led by Democrats and under pressure from liberal advocacy groups, are pushing forward with their own resolutions.

Rudy's New Social Conservatism — Pundits of all political persuasions have been chattering about whether Rudy Giuliani, whose name is invariably modified by the description "social liberal," can overcome the objections of many religious conservatives to win the Republican nomination.

Libertarians in America — Free to choose, and a good thing too. — Scores of books have been written on the role of communists and socialists in the U.S., dour chronicles of welcome failure. But very few writers have devoted much attention to the role of libertarians …

Bush Regains His Footing — It may seem perverse to suggest that, at the very moment the House of Representatives is repudiating his policy in Iraq, President Bush is poised for a political comeback. But don't be astonished if that is the case. — Like President Bill Clinton …

Smitten with Mitt TV — To experience why former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney may be a better than even bet for next Leader of the Free World, point your web browser toward "Mitt TV," the streaming video site of Mitt Romney's presidential exploratory committee.

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